Amygdalodon
Order: Saurischia · Suborder: Sauropodomorpha · Infraorder: Sauropoda · Family: Cetiosauridae
Known from fragmentary remains, Amygdalodon is one of the only known Jurassic dinosaurs from South America. As a sauropod, it would have been large, and it possessed a long neck.
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Reference background: Natural History Museum, London — Dinosaurs; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs; American Museum of Natural History — Dinosaurs & Fossils. Figures are typical published ranges; taxonomy follows the source era and modern consensus is noted where it differs. See our sources & fact-check policy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Amygdalodon mean?
The name Amygdalodon means “Almond Tooth”. It is pronounced ah-MIG-duh-lo-don.
When did Amygdalodon live?
Amygdalodon lived during the Middle Jurassic.
Was Amygdalodon a carnivore or a herbivore?
Amygdalodon was a herbivore.
How big was Amygdalodon?
Amygdalodon was about 40-50 feet (12-15 meters) long.
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